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Am flying into Paris (CDG) and then taking the train down to Moutiers in a couple of weeks' time. For various reasons, not least the heavy and unwieldy ski bag (combined with my Mr Muscle style frame) the Metro/RER doesn't look particularly attractive as a way to get from the airport to Gare d'Austerlitz. So, a private transfer seems like a good option...except that the transfer services in Paris are terrible, if the balance of opinion on t'internet is to be believed. So, can anyone recommend a transfer firm? We could just get a taxi from the airport, but I prefer to have stuff booked in advance to avoid the stress of the taxi queue.
Thanks 
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@mgrolf, Kids have done the RER, not difficult at all,
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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uber?
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RER very very easy in my recollection ( used to do with fencing bag). Taxi will almost certainly be slower than RER unless very off peak. Driving ( or being driven) into the centre of any major city is not my idea of efficient transportation where decent transport links exist
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@mgrolf, as mentioned above: RER is easy.
Many of us have done similar journeys with large ski bag, boot bag and backpack.
Good warm up for skiing 
Have a look at this site to reassure you.
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Thanks for the reassurance @Hells Bells, @Randomsabreur, @Jonpim. If it was just me I'd definitely be using the RER and not thinking twice...but my family don't travel particularly well and I want to avoid unnecessary stress. Time isn't a big factor as we've got several hours to get across Paris on the way out, and are staying overnight on the way back. But avoiding stairs, long walks with heavy bags etc is important hence my concerns with the RER. I know it seems strange to be worried about a little effort when we're going on an active holiday, but there are reasons. At some point in the journey, I expect that I will be carrying/dragging all our bags myself and so even a short flight of stairs becomes an issue.
I'm sure I've read somewhere that it is easier to change at St Michel-Notre Dame, rather than Gare du Nord (staying on RER rather than transferring to the Metro). Anyone done this and can comment?[/b]
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@mgrolf, living in Paris here, I confirm that taking the B RER to St Michel then the C to Austerlitz is the better option. There might be a flight of stairs or two at Austerlitz, but not at St Michel if I remember properly. Also, C trains tend to be quiet so better with bags.
Either way, it's probably less stressful than a taxi in the PM traffic.
Hope it helps!
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